[C320-list] Mast removed

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Thanks for all the great input. I am about to run the anemometer wiring thru the mast. The Raymarine manual states for a deck stepped mast: 
If the mast is deck stepped, feed the cable through the deck, using a proprietary deck gland.

Fit the junction box inside the vessel, close to the cable entry point.

Now this makes sense to keep the junction box inside the boat should there be a problem with the wire connections. Next time the mast needs to be dropped you must disconnect the wires from the junction box and as the mast is lifted pull the wires thru the deck plate deck gland. However, if I were not present at the time of mast removal I could see the workers cutting the cable (or some day in the distant future another owner).

So, I'm looking for input on whether to split the anemometer cable above the deck in the mast or below the deck.



Thanks,

Lou Hodac

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On Jun 4, 2013, at 8:52 AM, Karl Mielenhausen <kmielen at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> You may not have to replace your entire anchor light fixture to go to LEDs.
> Verify that you have the Hella 2492 fixture (like I do at 12 hulls earlier)
> and get a BA15S LED bulb from Marinebeam (or equivalent)...
> http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonetbase1.html
> 
> Karl
> 
> On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 10:04 PM, Flyingmonkey <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> Blue Moon is currently on the hard undergoing preparation for transport by
>> truck to St. Petersburg, FL. Many thanks to CAPT Diane for her excellent
>> article on transporting a C-320. I'm writing the group this evening looking
>> for input on preventive maintenance or projects to undertake while the mast
>> is down. First off let me make the disclaimer, if you subscribe to the "if
>> its not broken don't fix it" philosophy, please save your time and kindly
>> reserve your comments. I've never shipped a boat before and I've never had
>> the mast removed on any of my previous sailboats.
>> 
>> Projects currently on my list:
>> -Add anemometer and wiring
>> -Change anchor light fixture (any LED recommendations)
>> -Replace deck and steaming light bulbs (fixture appears to be in very good
>> condition).
>> -Replace VHF antenna
>> -Replace mast head sheaves
>> -Wash and wax mast/boom.
>> 
>> What am I missing? Should I be inspecting anything else? I only have about
>> two weeks total time between now and commissioning at destination. I
>> welcome your experience and suggestions.
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Lou Hodac
>> Blue Moon
>> Hull #702
>> Soon to be in St. Petersburg, FL
>> 
>> 
>> 
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